Novotel Manchester Centre Review: April 2018
Located within an enviable postcode, near to all the main transport hubs such as Manchester Piccadilly & Oxford Road train stations, the Novotel Manchester Centre, is the ideal place to enjoy all of the city action, from a convenient and central 4 star base.
Make your way through the revolving doors, into the bright airy reception area, and prepare to check in for a sensational stay. Make use of the interactive touch screen system that provides helpful tourist information.
Junior Suites immediately have that wow factor, focusing on your needs to provide a relaxed experience. An open plan arrangement, with a super cosy comfortable bed, with amazing artwork above the bedhead, a flat screen television, and a cleverly designed modular bathroom.
The adjoining lounge area, with a second flat screen television, comfortable sofa, relaxer chair set within a Manchester city artwork background scene, along with a Nespresso coffee machine, Bose Ipod dock, complimentary broadband, and mini bar stocked with water was an ideal place to kick back, relax and chill out.
Bathroom brilliance comprised of a tastefully combined bathroom built within the room in neutral colours, which included a fully enclosed stand up power shower, separate toilet area, a spacious sink area and plenty of mirrors to beautify yourself.
The over sink marvellous mirror was fully illuminated with the additional extendable mirror, that also magnified, which took the faff out of getting ready for the evening.
Additional complimentary bathroom goodies included the fabulous Fairtrade Shampoo, shower gel, body lotion, conditioner and soap. Also, essentials such as a comb, dental set, shaving set, shower cap, vanity set, shoe shine sponge and a sewing kit which definitely cuts down on the baggage, and the need to pack extras.
Fancy a workout, well pop on your fluffy robe and slippers, included within your executive room, and head on down to their modern fabulous fitness centre to let off some steam.
Relax, refocus and recharge in the sauna and steam room, with towels and water already provided you can have a little you time without any stress.
Why head out into the city for dinner, when you already have the excellent Exchange Food and Drink Lounge on the ground floor of the hotel. Unwind in a casual setting, and only a 1 minute lift ride away.
Taking inspiration from their local heritage, being allegedly located on the site of the first public telephone exchange, “The Telephone exchange” in 1847. Décor is a mix of aged industrial chic with contemporary collections including telephone paraphernalia, open bulb light fittings, stripped wood, metal mirrors, bar style stools, cosy booths and soft plush sofas.
Take a seat at the buzzing bar and absorb the awesome atmosphere, while enjoying a range of wines, beers and cocktails. Requesting an off menu mocktail, the team had no trouble rustling me up a delicious drinkie.
Delightful Daniel welcomed us, as we settled in for a relaxed evening of simple international cuisine. Super scrummy starters of brilliant baked mini camembert with celery, carrot, bread sticks, and the sensational superfood salad with edamame beans, lettuce, pumpkin seeds, blueberries with generous amounts of avocado, went down a treat.
Mouth-watering mains included some yummy home cooked comfort food including the battered Haddock with thick cut chips, and a good dollop of tartare sauce. Also, the sweet potato and spinach curry with rice and nann bread.
The delicious delightful desserts did not hang around along, Chef Chris’s chocolate brownie with chocolate sauce, salted caramel ice cream and strawberries was polished off in record time. Along with the bread and butter pudding with custard, a proper yummy pud.
It was also nice that both Daniel and Attila, who looked after us throughout the evening, showed a genuine interest and made effort to chat and provided a lot of laughs and giggles throughout the evening.
The wonderful welcome tray, that included some Strangeways drinks, Pringles crisps, and a Novotel Card, that featured an image of John Rylands Library, was just lovely, and much enjoyed while winding down on an evening in the relaxer chair.
The bedside station was useful with a reading light, usb charger ports, and ideal to chill out in an evening with a biscuit and a coffee from the in-room Nespresso coffee machine ready for a good nights sleep.
Head on down to breakfast and enjoy in a casual contemporary space with an array of options or like me dial room service for breakfast in bed, for some ultimate rest and relaxation.
Go all continental and order some fresh pastries, a vibrant fruit bowl, some scrummy porridge with syrup and fresh strawberries and some pure orange juice. Enjoy in the lounge while catching up on the latest news, or in bed, why watch one television when you can watch two.
Feeling full on, why not order yourself a fully cooked English breakfast with bacon, bangers, mushrooms, egg, tomato, hash browns and toast. Then wash it down with some English Breakfast tea. Catch up on work at the desk or chill on the sofa and enjoy.
What can I say…What a stay, perfect from end to end, four star genuine service. Manchester Novotel Centre, thank you for a perfect mini Manchester city break.
Thank you for reading 😊
Melanie xx
Contact:
https://www.accorhotels.com/gb/hotel-3145-novotel-manchester-centre/index.shtml
That’s a really swish looking hotel! If I’m ever in Manchester I’ll be sure to check it out!
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For sure, well worth a stay, top notch place 🙂 x
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It looks great and perfectly situated for everything you would need in a mini break x
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I could not have put it better myself, it was the perfect hotel for everything 🙂 x
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Ohhh you have Novotel in Manchester and it’s so much nicer than the one in Manila. This is super nice!
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We are lucky to have such an amazing hotel in Manchester City Centre, it is super nice and well worth a stay next time you visit 🙂 x
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I have never stayed in a Novotel before, it looks really nice. The room looks comfortable and food delicious x
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It was extremely nice, with a spacious but snug room and the food was very delicious x
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Oh wow this looks like an incredible place to stay! Seems very modern and sleek, and like there is lots to do! Lucky you for getting to stay there. x
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You are so right Siobhan! It was an amazing stay 🙂 x
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Wow ! That’s a really cool place to hang out with a very cool gym with latest equipment. I would love to hangout there for my holidays.
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It was a brilliant gym and a perfect place o hangout on the holibobs x
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Looks like a great stay! This is embarrassing to say, but I haven’t been through a revolving door, been in a sauna, ate porridge. I feel like I need to expand my horizons a bit 😅 I’m glad you had a great time! 🙂
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It was Janelle! Don’t be embarrassed at all, just put them on your must do list 🙂 Thank you x
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Lovely pictures! The hotel looks so fancy and elegant. And the food looks absolutely delicious.
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Thank you so much! It was spot on, we had a great stay 🙂 x
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This looks like such a neat and modern hotel!! Looks like you really enjoyed your stay I would love to visit there!!
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It was amazing, and sup;er chilled out – we did! 🙂 x
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Oh wow, I am an avid fan of Novotel hotels, but never have I seen one as swanky as this. Would love to stay here.
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Same here, and I know they have really done a good job of the decor. You should, good excuse for a Manchester city break 🙂 x
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Beautiful hotel! I’ve never been to a Novotel, or even heard of it for that matter, but it looks very nice. If I ever make it to Manchester I’ll definitely have to consider this one.
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Aw for sure, as I am sure that you would have a fab stay in Novotel Manchester centre x
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I love the overall concept of this hotel particularly the complimentary bathroom essentials, it’s definitely luxurious! Ha! Whenever I checked in to hotels, this is what I always check as to what such establishments have for their guests and so far, this is something I’d love to see in a 4-star hotel here in the Philippines as well. Oh, I love the featured dishes here too!
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Fab hotel! Make this an excuse for a trip over to the UK, Manchester has so much to see and do x
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what a lovely looking place to stay i love how the rooms look so fresh and clean then you get that rustic looking area to eat x
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I could not agree with you more, those were massive plus points x
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WOW. this is a really very stylish and a great hotel to stay in. The WOW factor just wen through the roof. I didn’t know such a place existed in Manchester as I don’t live too far away.
Great post and thanks for sharing
John M
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WOW indeedy! Ooo sounds like this could be the hotel for you John. It is a fab hotspot in Manchester city centre x
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How amazing these rooms are! With a significant breakthrough in designing rooms in hotels, you guys are going to change the way people think about hotels’ room into a fantastic idea! Thank you so much!
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I know! Aw thank you, I could not agree more Novotel have done an amazing job with these rooms. the decor looked fab x
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The hotel looks super nice! That drink lounge seems like such a charming spot to get a bite to eat and a drink too!
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It was very nice and the lounge/restaurant were perfect for nibbles and drinkies x
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Really enjoyed reading the post, it has been written beautifully with a lovely flow to gain interest of the reader. I’ve been to Manchester once, but definitely staying at Novotel next time I’m there.
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Thank you for such fab feedback! Yay, that is great do let me know how your stay goes when you do 🙂 x
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Oh wow loving the interior of this hotel, great design and very chic as well. I have to say I have always been very impressed with Novotels
Laura x
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They are fab! It is a great design which makes for a smooth stay x
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This hotel looks incredible! I’m actually staying at the Newcastle Novotel next weekend and I’m looking forward to it even more after reading your post
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Thank you, it was amaze! Glad that you are excited and have fun 🙂 x
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Looks like a lovely place to stay – I’ve always heard good things about the Novotel brand
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It was lovely and the place is well worth a stay x
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Novotel is really a good place to relax and unwind. And its kinda impressive how they set this one up in Manchester is almost the same in our place, probably they standardized the design and set up for all Novotel.
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Well said, I could not agree with you more! It is a fab setup 🙂 x
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The Novel Manchester Centre sounds amazing. I love the enterior design. The bathrooms look awesome.
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The brilliant bathroom looked amazing and the whole interior design really worked x
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Oh wow, it looks lovely! Great location too right in the centre of the city x
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The location was just wow right in the centre of town 🙂 x
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The bar in there looks lovely! I will difinatly add this to my list for next time I stay in Manchester
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I can see why you are going to do that, as the place is well worth a stay x
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Weirdly I am looking at a hotel to book in Manchester for mine and my boyfriend 1 year anniversary, this looks like the kind of thing I was looking for, super modern and relaxing, thanks for the recommendation x
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Ooo good stuff! I hope that you and your chap have a fab anniversary stay in Manchester 🙂 x
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I’ve never seen inside a Novotel hotel before but it looks amazing! I was surprised by how nice the food looked!
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It was amazing, and the food was very yummy x
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It looks like a good option for a fuss free stay in Manchester. That brownie looks amazing.
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Fuss free for sure, and mmm the brownie was lush x
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I love places like this that have such an airy feel! This looks like such an amazing place to stay and that contenintal breakfast is a plus for sure.
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It was amazing and I loved the breakfast for sure 🙂 x
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Any hotel with a lighted vanity gets my vote! Looks cozy.
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Haha, I hear you on that one hun. It was very snug 🙂 x
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This place, looks absolutely amazing, and I’ve always wondered what exactly was in a traditional English breakfast, now I know. Beautiful pictures now I’m hungry and desperately wanting a vacation.
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It was wonderful, sounds like you now have an excuse to book yourself a break away in Manchester 🙂 x
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What a lovely looking hotel. I’ve never stayed a a Novotel before but love the look of the decor here. The food looks delicous too.
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It was amazing, and the place is well worth a stay. Great food and accommodations 🙂 x
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I wish we had a hotel like that where I live. It’s beautiful!
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That is the beauty it is a hotel, you can treat yourself to a city break away in Manchester 🙂 x
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Wow! This is just so cool! I have never tried to stay in this kind of hotel. It’s so unique. Such a lovely place to stay and have fun with friends.
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We had so much fun, and loved the place. Relaxing stay 🙂 x
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